The UK government has allocated £74 million to upgrade energy efficiency in public buildings, including hospitals, military sites, and a prison. The funding will support technologies such as solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage to reduce energy bills and create savings for frontline services. Eighty-two NHS Trusts, eight military sites, and one prison will receive shares of the funding. The initiative includes £9 million in partnership with Great British Energy for solar panels and batteries, building on previous investments. Estimated annual savings for NHS sites exceed £30 million, while military sites are projected to save hundreds of thousands of pounds. Specific projects include solar panel installations at Lincoln County Hospital and RAF bases, along with energy efficiency improvements at HMP Channings Wood. Savings from the upgrades will be reinvested into healthcare, military, and prison services.
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